Follow-up study of severe slipped capital femoral epiphysis treated with Dunn's osteotomy

J Pediatr Orthop. 2000 May-Jun;20(3):320-5.

Abstract

This study evaluated long-term clinical and radiologic results of Dunn's osteotomy carried out in 50 consecutive cases for severe slipped capital femoral epiphysis. The results of all the patients were analyzed with 4 years 6 months of follow-up. The clinical results were very good and good in 90% of the patients and were fair or poor in 10% of the patients. Seven patients had an important complication (total necrosis or chondrolysis), and the clinical evolution was studied. Dunn's procedure seems to be adequate to correct severe slips.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Epiphyses, Slipped / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteotomy* / methods
  • Treatment Outcome